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Defense Minister Katz Leaves Cabinet Meeting Early for Political Ally's Family Events
Defense Minister Israel Katz left a cabinet meeting early on Friday to attend the wedding of a Likud-affiliated mayor's son, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to notice his absence. Katz later attended another family event and the Defense Ministry noted his extensive security work prior to these events.
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- 01Defense Minister Israel Katz left a cabinet meeting early to attend a political ally's son's wedding.
- 02Prime Minister Netanyahu noticed Katz's absence and asked about the Defense Minister's whereabouts.
- 03The wedding was for the son of Kiryat Ata Mayor Yaakov Peretz, linked to Likud.
- 04After the wedding, Katz attended an engagement ceremony for the Pinto family.
- 05The Defense Ministry said Katz had nearly 10 hours of security discussions the previous day.
- 06The ministry declined to disclose details about the security forums Katz attended.
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